From: philipgbennett@yahoo.com <philipgbennett@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:38 AM
Subject: Date Corrections
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From: Betsy and Invisible Theatre <betsy@invisibletheatre.ccsend.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:19 PM
Subject: Invisible Theatre 6 Plays for $200!
Dear Wonderful IT Patron!
The Invisible Theatre (IT) is thrilled to announce our 54th Season! IT continues it's legacy of producing the highest quality theatrical productions in a uniquely intimate space! Our line-up of dazzling new plays and classics offer something for everyone and continues to celebrate the innovative spirit and artistic excellence for which The Invisible Theatre is known. We are excited to present a season that brings audiences together over shared experiences of thought-provoking drama, hilarious moments, thrilling suspense and classic music!
Betsy
Betsy Kruse Craig
Managing Artistic Director
InvITing - IgnITing - UnITing
THE CAKE
September 7 – 21, 2025
By Bekah Brunstetter
Della makes cakes, not judgment calls – those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancé is actually a fiancée, Della's life gets turned upside down. She can't really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY
October 26 – November 9, 2025
By Ken Ludwig
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king's stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has danger – and laughter! – around every corner.
CONSTELLATIONS
January 11 – 25, 2026
By Nick Payne
What if every choice you made created a new universe? Constellations is a mesmerizing, mind-bending love story that explores the infinite possibilities of fate, free will, and human connection. Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a physicist, navigate the shifting landscapes of their relationship across multiple realities—where a single word, decision, or moment alters the course of their lives. With poetic language and breathtaking emotional depth, Constellations is a spellbinding exploration of love, time, and the delicate balance between chance and destiny.
Richard Glazier's
FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
February 13, 14, and 15, 2026
Berger Perfoming Arts Center
Join pianist and historian Richard Glazier as he weaves together interviews, piano performances, and commentary to create a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood through music. Glazier explores the history of the great music that has been written for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films and television, sharing his lifetime love of each.
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
March 8 – 22, 2026
By Katie Forgette
Embark on a delightful journey down memory lane. Katie Forgette's charming comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class family home. It's 1973 and the O'Shea family faces a crisis of biblical proportions when their 19-year-old daughter tells her younger sister about "the birds and the bees" and is overheard by the parish priest! Holy hell and hilarity break loose as the O'Sheas band together and prove that nothing is more sacred than family.
OH, COWARD!
April 26 – May 10, 2026
Devised by Roderick Cooke
Our 54th season ends with a delectable foray into musical theatre, Noel Coward's Oh Coward! (Yes, a musical on the IT stage!) This delightfully intimate revue devised by Roderick Cook, features four performers accompanied by piano. Coward's songs and sketches about British High and Low society, the theatah, mad dogs, Englishman, and other noteworthy subjects sparkle with the masters dry-as-a martini wit.
Please note all dates and plays are subject to change.
and see SIX plays for ONLY $200
with a $3 Service Charge
(good through June 15th)
*Priority Reserved Seating*
$5 Discount on Extra Tickets*
*Flexible Ticket Exchange*
*Discounts on all IT Specials including
Sizzling Summer Sounds,
The Women's Voices Play Reading Series,
Going IT Alone,
and
Online or Call
520.882.9721
We are so grateful for your continued
generosity and commitment!
Together We Make IT Happen!
The Invisible Theatre
1400 North First Avenue at Drachman
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Invisible Theatre | 1400 North First Avenue | Tucson, AZ 85719 US
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From: Santa Cruz Shoestring Players <azshoestringplayers@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:09 PM
Subject: Please help us get ready for our next show.
Can you lend us a hand? Or two?
The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players
is getting ready for its next show.
But we need help loading the set on stage.
Please come on over to CPAC
(1250 W. Continental Road)
on Sunday, March 30 at 1:00 and join the fun!
Santa Cruz Shoestring Players
Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC)
1250 Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622
520-399-1750
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From: The Circus Academy of Tucson <info@circusacademytucson.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Subject: Nonprofit Update and Summer Camp Registration- Happy Spring!
Spring into Circus!!!
Physics Circus Event!
Check out exhibits of circus arts with explanations of physics concepts by physics students. A wonderful, interactive museum style event for kids of all ages! In partnership with Charlotte Zehnder as part of her University of Arizona NASA Space Grant Fellowship Program. Free! April 27th
This workshop is intended to give participants an introductory idea of the key concepts in Newtonian Physics like forces, friction, and angular momentum that circus performers use to their advantage in their acts.
Get a more intuitive feel for these concepts yourself through the different interactive museum-style stations.
This event will be especially relevant for K-12 students but all are welcome!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-physics-of-circus-tickets-1264444069249?aff=oddtdtcreator
Summer Camp!
Registrations are open and filling up, get yours in today!!!
Register Here:
The Circus Academy of Tucson
400 West Speedway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85705
We are now officially a 501c3 non-profit! Donations are now tax deductible and are retroactively back through 2024. If you made a donation and need any receipt or documentation let me know.
If you wish to donate, donations can be made here: https://circusacademytucson.com/donate
On that note...
Our first fundraiser, the Climb-a-Thon, has raised $1442.00 so far!
If you participated and haven't collected/turned in your donations, please remember to get them in. We so appreciate everyone's hard work!!!
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From: philipgbennett@yahoo.com <philipgbennett@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:59 PM
Subject: SPRING AD...
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From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 9:33 PM
To: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 3-24-25
Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly Zoom meeting Monday, March 24, 2025 beginning at 7pm.
This will be a Zoom only meeting. (zoom link below COMING ATTRACTIONS:)
OPP Business:
Update on Scott Berg's condition.
Check in - what's opening/opened/seen/recommended.
Progress report on future meeting/festival venues.
Volunteers for AV help at Hybrid meetings.
FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: MEL HECTOR
MAR 24 ZOOM "Same Difference" by Mel Hector (16 Min) 2nd read
STEVEN – long term care night nurse. Eric E.
DAVID – resident. David Y.
BETTY – resident. Sydney F.
MARTY – resident. Ina S.
ARNOLD – resident. David Z.
Facilitator - Ms. Flynn
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Dr Phelps - Richard Thompson
Ruby Reddings - Sydney Flynn
Stage directions/Facilitator John Vornholt
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
MAR 31 ZOOM "Passing Through" by Mel Hector (10 min 2nd read)
Details TBA
"Identity Politics" by Mel Hector (10 min)
CAST
Darla Martin, sister – L. Rose
Richard Almanac, brother – J. Heyl
Alice Biggins, columnist – E. Voight
Michael Thompson, Richard's secretary and ally - D.Youngerman
Stage Directions and Facilitator – J. Vornholt
APR 7 HYBRID "Cecelia's Plight" by Mel Hector (full length play)
APR 14 HYBRID "His Father's Son" by Zink (2 hours) Final read
APR 21 HYBRID "Lone Star" by Mel Hector (full length play)
APR 28 ZOOM "The Brisk Bell" by Adrian Cory (20 min)
MAY 5 HYBRID "The Fountain of Youth" by Sharon Surhoff (10 min)
"Valued Vintage" by Mel Hector (20 min)
MAY 12 HYBRiD OPEN
MAY 19 HYBRID place holder for Kevin Chess
MAY 26 ZOOM OPEN
JUNE 2 HYBRID "Does Your First Love Think of You as Often as You Think of Them?" by David
Youngerman (10 min)
JUNE 9 HYBRID "Anything For A Buck" by Sharon Otstot (10 min)
"Can You Hear Me My Son"? by Sharon Otstot (5 min monologue)
Read by Ellie Vought
JUNE 16 HYBRID OPEN
JUNE 23 ZOOM OPEN
JUNE 30 ZOOM OPEN
O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM]
EVERY Monday, we will again present a "regular" OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in. NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.
Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.
Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
MEL HECTORS PHONE (520)488-9229
just click on the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to nearly 200 individuals including all paid members, (34) actor/readers (64) and general mailing list (110) plus one-time invitees.
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Be Good To You
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From: Live Theatre Workshop <info@livetheatreworkshop.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2025 9:29 AM
Subject: AZ Gives Day AND Coming Soon
Coming Soon
By Tracy Letts
April 25th through May 11th
on the Mainstage
This scathing Pulitzer Prize-nominated comedy unravels a web of secrets, power struggles, and dark truths lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. From the author of August: Osage County, Tracy Letts infuses this story with his signature wit delivering moments of uproarious humor as a cast of very recognizable city council members let their idiosyncrasies fly. Unable to locate the minutes from the previous meeting, or move beyond their pet projects, the city council devolves into ridiculously reenacting their town history for their newest member who is full of questions and doubts about his new role. With razor-sharp wit,unflinching honesty, and a healthy dose of comedy, The Minutes is a gripping exploration of the complexities of power and the fragility of democracy. Don't miss your chance to witness this explosive drama and side-splitting comedy that has captivated audiences and critics alike.
"Astonishing... a pitch black comedy about the current state of American politics."
– Chicago Sun-Times
"The Minutes is also quite funny, silly even…But the questions Letts poses – what are you willing to do, what are you willing to ignore, what are you willing to forget to preserve your 'cocoon of comfort'? – are provocative. And perennial." – Daily Herald
The Minutes by Tracy Lett runs April 25th through May 11th, 2025. Showings Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm. Sundays at 3:00 pm. Directed by Rhonda Hallquist and starring Dawson Woolridge, Cliff Madison, David Alexander Johnston, and more. Tickets start at $25.00. For tickets and more information go to livetheatreworkshop.org/tickets.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
By Rachel Sheinkin
April 12th
in the Children's Theatre
Detour Company Theatre Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
In this irreverent, interactive musical comedy, our spellers face off against each other and four audience volunteers to try and win the coveted trophy for the Putnam County Spelling Bee. With a cast of adult actors with disabilities, this is Spelling Bee as you've never seen it before. Come sing along, laugh along, and spell along! This performance includes ASL Interpreting and live captions above the stage. ADA seating is available.
April 12th at 7:00 pm. General admission, Pay-What-You-Can tickets with a suggested donation of $15.
Detour Company Theatre is a theatre company with and for adults with disabilities--actively including adults with disabilities at every level of their organization from actors, to support staff, to volunteers, to teachers, to board members. Detour Company Theatre provides theatre training and performance experiences for adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, giving them authentic opportunities to develop artistry, demonstrate courage and collaboration, experience joy and participate in the sharing of musical theatre with the entire community.
Live Theatre Workshop | 3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd. | Tucson, AZ 85716 US
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Since our inception, The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre has been thrilled to present new works of translation and adaptation with such beloved works as The Little Prince, Blood Wedding, and the winner of our last call for plays, Russian Roulette.
This season we are excited to present to our audiences the winner of our fifith annual plays-in-translation contest hosted in collaboration with the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA). We will select a winner from a diverse field of global plays translated into English. In the past selections have ranged from dark comedies to quiet character studies, on a breadth of themes including socio-political corruption, family dynamics, and medical decision-making.
CALL FOR PLAYS IN TRANSLATION 2025
https://www.scoundrelandscamp.org/plays-in-translation-2025
In association with the American Literary Translators Association for the fifth year, The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre seeks short form plays in translation for an in-person staged reading performed by local actors during the ALTA conference in Tucson, November 5-8, 2025. The winner of the Plays in Translation Contest is awarded a prize of $100.
We are particularly interested in plays that meet the following criteria:
Submission Information
Please submit to playscripts@literarytranslators.org by May 30, 2025:
Please send any questions regarding this Call for Plays to playscripts@literarytranslators.org.
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